The Dutch Championship match between RKC Waalwijk and Ajax Amsterdam was definitively stopped following a violent head impact suffered by the home team’s goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen. The latter was apparently revived on the ground according to information from the ANP agency on Saturday evening.
With only a few minutes remaining and Ajax leading the score (3-2), Vaessen remained on the ground after a head collision with Ajax striker Brian Brobbey. Remaining lying motionless, the Dutch goalkeeper directly aroused the concern of several players, calling for help.
The players shocked but united
Stewards quickly entered the field to spread blankets around the goalkeeper, who was being treated by doctors from both clubs. The players, some in tears, also formed a cordon around Vaessen.
After a few minutes of treatment, the 28-year-old was evacuated on a stretcher while the stadium announcer announced that the match would not resume, explaining in particular that several players were “too affected to continue playing”. According to information from ESPN, Vaessen was conscious when taken to the hospital.
On social networks, expressions of support for Vaessen are increasing, particularly from other Eredivisie clubs such as PSV or Feyenoord.
2023-09-30 22:14:28
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